Books
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Novel Thoughts: 7 p.m. Aug. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For fourth- through sixth-graders. Discuss "The Search for Delicious" by Natalie Babbitt. To register or for information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit at www.lvdl.org.
Coffee, Books & More: Group meets at 10 a.m. Aug. 20; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson. Book is "Ragtime," by E.L. Doctorow. Set in early 20th century New York, Doctorow's unique adaptation of the historical narrative genre describes how three families become entwined with Henry Ford, Emma Goldman, Harry Houdini, Theodore Dreiser, Sigmund Freud, Emiliano Zapata, and other historic figures. Books are available at the Fiction/AV/Teen Desk. No registration is required. (847) 253-5675.
Movie and Books on Tape Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 23; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St., Prospect Heights. (847) 259-9150.
Book Discussion: 7-8 p.m., Aug. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Kids in second and third grade can discuss the story "Smile!" by Geraldine McCaughrean. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Senior Book Discussion: 9:30-11 a.m. the fourth Monday of each month, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit www.eapl.org.
Adult Book Discussion: 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. Lake Villa. Books are available at the Circulation Desk the month before the discussion. Discuss "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: a Novel" by Lisa See on Sept. 13. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.
Literary Review: The Literary Review Book Club of Des Plaines will present five luncheon/book reviews at noon Fridays, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Feb. 13, March 13 and May 8 at the Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. The reviewers will be Denise Philpot, Jenny Riddle, Nancy Buehler, Suzanne Hales, and Barbara Rinella. A limited number of memberships are still available for the upcoming season. The group's purpose is to provide the community with a luncheon as well as to promote the books and interesting subjects that are reviewed. For further information about membership, call Jeanette, (847) 635-6780 or Julie, (847) 824-2576.